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“Copthill is a thriving, busy, happy place to learn. There’s an infectious sense of awe and wonder that radiates from our young learners as every day, inspired and nurtured by a team of dedicated staff, they grow as Copthill Learners.”

Helen Schofield, Headteacher

From the Headteacher, Copthill School
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Copthill is a thriving, busy, happy place to learn. There’s an infectious sense of awe and wonder that radiates from our young learners as every day, inspired and nurtured by a team of dedicated staff, they grow as Copthill Learners. Our commitment to pursuing academic achievement and emphasising the importance of striving to be the very best we can be in all areas of life, is embodied in the definition of the Copthill Learner,

A Copthill Learner is:

A Responsible Citizen

  • Respectful and considerate
  • Well-mannered
  • Responsible for their own actions
  • Honest
  • Appreciative and accepting of the differences of other cultures
  • Aware of the problems our environment faces.

An Independent Explorer

  • Motivated
  • Organised
  • Confident
  • Aware of how they learn best
  • Able to apply research skills
  • A lover of learning

A Creative Thinker

  • Open-minded
  • Curious
  • Imaginative
  • Flexible in their approach to learning

A Problem Solver

  • Determined
  • Able to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding
  • Willing to persevere
  • Able to plan their approach to learning
  • Able to tackle difficulties

A Team Player

  • An effective communicator
  • Co-operative
  • Able to display a sporting attitude
  • Able to work as part of a group
  • Able to use humour as a positive quality
  • Encourages others

A Reflective Learner

  • Evaluates their learning
  • Knows their next steps to improve
  • Is able to set their own targets
  • Draws conclusions based on their learning
  • Is adaptable and is willing to try alternative methods